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Which one would you send to get medical help first:

1. 70 y.o. man in Glaskov Coma level 13

2. Man with a possible collapsed one lung and exacerbations on the same side

3. Screaming teenager with broken leg (open fracture)

4. 4 y.o. boy pulseless, non-breathing, with dried blood

Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

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breathing--collapsed lung

circulation- compromised circulation from open fracture.

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Which one would you send to get medical help first:

1. 70 y.o. man in Glaskov Coma level 13

2. Man with a possible collapsed one lung and exacerbations on the same side

3. Screaming teenager with broken leg (open fracture)

4. 4 y.o. boy pulseless, non-breathing, with dried blood

I have the exact same question and I chose #2 but not sure was correct or not.

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I had to eliminate number 1 since a GCS of 13 is pretty darn good.

Number 3 wasnt lifethreatening since its the lower leg and not affecting any major blood vessels. Four was hopeless, so I chose two. I hope you all agree and I didnt blow this one too.

UGH....I just feel terrible.

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It was one answer question (not filling in space type). It was worded as "to send" to get medical help. I re-read every question before answering and tried to visualise it. So, all of them were assessed (no pulse, Glascow 13, etc) and it's up to you (or soft of...) which one to send first to get help.

I can't wait to get my results. I had so many priority and delegation that I can't simply check with a text.

Did you get your results yet?

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